Craven et al v. Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co
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| Judge: | James D Cain, Jr |
| Referred: | David J Ayo |
| Case #: | 2:25-cv-00111 |
| Nature of Suit | 380 Torts - Personal Property - Other Personal Property Damage |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Property Damage |
| Case Filed: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Case in other court: | 14th Judicial District Court, 24-05165 |
| Last checked: Monday Mar 17, 2025 3:30 AM CDT |
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Defendant
Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Josie Craven
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Tony Craven
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| Docket last updated: 4 hours ago |
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order - Cain/LeBlanc
Tue 04/15 8:18 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER Governing Pretrial Procedure: Jury Trial set for 3/16/2026 at 9:00 AM in Lake Charles, Courtroom 4 before Judge James D Cain Jr. Pretrial Conference set for 2/26/2026 at 10:30 AM in chambers before Judge James D Cain Jr. Plaintiffs Expert Info/Reports due by 11/17/2025. Defendants Expert Info/Reports due by 12/1/2025. Amended Pleadings due by 11/17/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 12/16/2025. Daubert Motions due by 1/15/2026. Motions in Limine due by 1/15/2026. Compel discovery 1/15/2026. Deadline for filing motion for protective order is 2/17/2026. Pretrial statements due by 2/17/2026. Jury Charges/Verdict Form due by 3/2/2026. Electronic Exhibits due by 3/9/2026. Real Time glossary due by 3/9/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J Ayo on 4/15/2025. (crt,Chicola, C) |
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| Monday, April 14, 2025 | ||
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Order
Tue 04/15 8:16 AM
ORDER: ORDERED that the jury trial of this matter is set for March 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Cain in Courtroom 4 at the U.S. District Courthouse in Lake Charles, Louisiana. ORDERED that a pretrial conference is set before Judge Cain on February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. ORDERED that the office of the Clerk of Court shall issue a scheduling order in this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J Ayo on 4/14/2025. (crt,Chicola, C) Modified file date on 4/15/2025 (Chicola, C) |
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minutes
Scheduling Conference
Tue 04/15 8:15 AM
MINUTES for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David J Ayo: TELEPHONE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 4/14/2025. (crt,Chicola, C) |
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| Friday, April 11, 2025 | ||
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order
Jurisdictional Review Finding
Fri 04/11 2:30 PM
ELECTRONIC JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW FINDING: Having reviewed the pleadings, and any amended pleadings, the court finds that subject matter jurisdiction exists pursuant to: 28 U.S.C. section 1332. This finding is preliminary and may be reconsidered sua sponte or on appropriate motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J Ayo on 4/11/2025. (crt,Kallam, M) |
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order
Order Allowing Rule 26 Report
Fri 04/11 2:30 PM
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' Rule 26(f) Report, IT IS ORDERED that the report is found to be complete. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J Ayo on 4/11/2025. (crt,Kallam, M) |
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| Monday, March 31, 2025 | ||
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misc
Rule 26(f) Report
Mon 03/31 9:06 AM
RULE 26(f) Report by Tony Craven, Josie Craven, Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co . (aty,Ritchie, Jackson) Modified on 3/31/2025 to add filer. (Crick, S) |
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| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judges By Consent (Form Included)
Wed 03/19 8:29 AM
NOTICE of Availability of Magistrate Judges By Consent. If you wish to proceed before the magistrate judge, please complete and return the appropriate form located on this court's website by clicking[LINK:here] . Executed consent forms must be emailed to lawdml_consents@lawd.uscourts.gov. DO NOT return the form to the judges. (crt,Chicola, C) |
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| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Setting Scheduling Conference
Tue 03/18 11:21 AM
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Scheduling Conference set for 4/14/2025 03:30 PM in by phone before Magistrate Judge David J Ayo. In preparation for the teleconference, the parties shall exchange initial disclosures and file a joint Rule 26 Report by 3/31/2025. During the teleconference, the parties should be prepared to discuss the status of the case, any issues requiring the Court's consideration, and the scheduling of pretrial conference and trial dates. The participants will join the teleconference by dialing 1-855-244-8681 and entering access code 2305 119 9722. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J Ayo on 3/18/2025. (crt,Kallam, M) |
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Set/Reset Deadlines Set/Reset Hearings
Wed 03/19 8:28 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Rule 26 Report due by 3/31/2025. Scheduling Conference set for 4/14/2025 at 3:30 PM by phone before Magistrate Judge David J Ayo. (crt,Chicola, C) |
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| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | ||
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misc
Response to Removal Order
Thu 02/13 11:53 AM
RESPONSE TO REMOVAL ORDER by Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co .(aty,Donovan, James) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit State Court pleadings
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| Friday, February 07, 2025 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Fri 02/07 9:30 AM
ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co.(aty,Donovan, James) |
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| Tuesday, February 04, 2025 | ||
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order
Removal Order
Tue 02/04 3:50 PM
REMOVAL ORDER regarding state court documents, pending motions, registry funds, and admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J Ayo on 2/4/2025. (crt,Crick, S) |
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| Monday, February 03, 2025 | ||
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misc
Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement
Mon 02/03 1:23 PM
DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Tony Craven, Josie Craven. (aty,Ritchie, Jackson) |
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motion
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Mon 02/03 10:10 AM
PROPOSED REMOVAL ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge David J Ayo. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/3/2025. (crt,Crick, S) |
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notice
Notice of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement (Form Included)
Mon 02/03 10:07 AM
NOTICE of Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement Requirement re:1 Notice of Removal sent to Jackson Thomas Ritchie on behalf of Tony Craven, Josie Craven. Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement due by 2/18/2025. (crt,Crick, S) |
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| Friday, January 31, 2025 | ||
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misc
Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement
Fri 01/31 1:49 PM
DIVERSITY JURISDICTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co. (aty,Donovan, James) |
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 01/31 12:06 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co identifying Corporate Parent Allstate Corp for Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co. (aty,Donovan, James) |
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Notice of Removal
Fri 01/31 11:45 AM
NOTICE of Removal from Calcasieu, Case Number 2024-5165 with Jury Demand; (Filing fee $405, receipt number ALAWDC-6179219) filed by Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co.(Attorney James L Donovan, Jr added to party Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co(pty:dft))(aty,Donovan, James) |
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Att: 1
Civil cover sheet,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Exhibit A State Court Pleadings,
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Att: 3
Exhibit Exhibit B - Affidavit claim over $105,000
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service
State Court Service Returned Executed (Removal Cases)
Mon 02/03 9:59 AM
STATE COURT Service Returned Executed. Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co answer due 2/7/2025. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY. The PDF image can be found at Attachment #2 to1 Notice of Removal. (crt,Crick, S) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mon 02/03 10:06 AM
CASE Assigned to Judge James D Cain, Jr and Magistrate Judge David J Ayo. (crt,Crick, S) |
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